Confirmed with Link: Clarke MacArthur 2 yrs @ $3.25 per, NMC

[GK]

You're right, in the right system he's a great 3rd liner. He isn't a top 6 player on a good team, but a great 3rd liner. But for those of you thinking he'll pot 20-30 on the 3rd line, that's wishful thinking. It's about ice time, he won't score 20 playing with those guys with 3rd line mins and no PP time.

Zibby and Conacher are both pretty skilled, and are coming into their own. Paul Mac doesn't really do lines, he'll play whoever is playing well that game. The fourth line could get the most minutes of they're scoring.

I actually think most coaches work that was these days.

 

[costermonger]

The more I consider this, the more I like it. He is in a position to be a useful role player for us, as opposed to a primary producer of points. That could work out well.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

You're right, in the right system he's a great 3rd liner. He isn't a top 6 player on a good team, but a great 3rd liner. But for those of you thinking he'll pot 20-30 on the 3rd line, that's wishful thinking. It's about ice time, he won't score 20 playing with those guys with 3rd line mins and no PP time.

I would assume that a second line slot on the Senators is macarthur's spot to lose. If one of the young guys outplay him he'll slide down, but he's going to be pencilled in with a top 6 role.

We'll see what happens. There are two top 6 wing spots available, and at least 4 guys that want to play there.

 

[phillipmike]

You guys are going to love him. Great cheap signing. He has offensive and a solid defensive player. He is a solid 3rd line player, an ok 2nd line play and can play on the top line as a fill in (just not for an extended period of time).

I would have preferred to have kept him as years at that price on free agency is a steal in my eyes. He will fit right in.

 

[Lehner]

What time will this be at, and can I stream it online? I don't live in Ottawa area so don't know anything about the program.

They just said approx 3:25 he will be on.

 

[GK]

They just said approx 3:25 he will be on.

Tuned in just in time!

 

[Lehner]

On the team now.

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Anyone got a summary when he's done? I'm at work

 

[McManked]

He said 6 or 7 teams have were kicking the tires on him.

 

[Lehner]

- Excited to play for MacLean
- Excited to play for a Hockey Market
- 6-7 teams were interested in him.
- Wanted to join a play-off team after finally playing in the play-offs with the leafs.
- Hopes nobody think hes filling Alfie's shoes (joking)
- Played with Anderson, Phillips. Doesn't know anyone else too well.
- Learned a lot from the Leafs collapse.

**Kinda disappointed the Team didnt ask if there was any bad blood between him and Leafs management.**

It was pretty short, hes busy at a golf charity event.

 

[Super Cake]

After hearing that interview, i am actually more excited to see him play for us for some reason.

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

- Excited to play for MacLean
- Excited to play for a Hockey Market
- 6-7 teams were interested in him.
- Wanted to join a play-off team after finally playing in the play-offs with the leafs.
- Hopes nobody think hes filling Alfie's shoes (joking)
- Played with Anderson, Phillips. Doesn't know anyone else too well.
- Learned a lot from the Leafs collapse.

**Kinda disappointed the Team didnt ask if there was any bad blood between him and Leafs management.**

It was pretty short, hes busy at a gold charity event.

Thanks!!!

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Good point the Team brought out.

With this offseason we got much younger, much faster, and might possibly bring much more goals for this team.

Great offseason.

 

[McManked]

Loving this signing more and more...

 

[Do Make Say Think]

I won't say I was excited when I found out about him signing here but I can say I thought it was a good move

I'm not sure why everyone seems to think he's a third liner... Yeah his point production went down but Carlyle clearly didn't like him

We play a very different game than the Leafs so I have no qualms about him starting the year on the second line with Turris, it seems like a decent fit on paper

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

I won't say I was excited when I found out about him signing here but I can say I thought it was a good move

I'm not sure why everyone seems to think he's a third liner... Yeah his point production went down but Carlyle clearly didn't like him

We play a very different game than the Leafs so I have no qualms about him starting the year on the second line with Turris, it seems like a decent fit on paper

This is how I feel.

If he doesn't work on the 2nd line, no reason why he can't be shuffled.

I think he's a better fit with the direction MacLean wants, and am excited to see what he can do under a more offensive/puck possession minded team.

Totally good with this! Plus, if he sucks, we aren't stuck with him for 7 years!

Also glad to hear him speak to the press!

 

[Benjamin]

http://senators.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=19067

 

[dingbatz]

http://senators.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=19067

Cool. Thanks for the link.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

McArthur is killing it in my nhl13 the guy is 3rd in points*



*Spezza got injured.

 

[Stonewall]

McArthur is killing it in my nhl13 the guy is 3rd in points*



*Spezza got injured.

Me too! I'm pretty sure he has the most goals on my team, him or Jagr (I signed him lol). He scores tons of clutch goals.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Me too! I'm pretty sure he has the most goals on my team, him or Jagr (I signed him lol). He scores tons of clutch goals.

Righttt! McArthur sniping left and right, shorthanded and on the PP. He will not be stopped.

Here's to a sign of things to come.

 

[TheOriginalSilf*]

Read the first two or three pages of this thread and compare the initial reactions to how people generally feel about this signing within the past few days.

Complete 180. Shows just how ****ed off we were that morning.

 

[Kessely Snipes]

I think you guys will like Mac, he can be a bit streaky, but is a really solid player. About once a season, he flips out on someone and fights haha.

 

[GK]

Read the first two or three pages of this thread and compare the initial reactions to how people generally feel about this signing within the past few days.

Complete 180. Shows just how ****ed off we were that morning.

It's almost upsetting to read all the hate he was getting when he was first signed. Glad we finally lightened up, and saw that it's a good deal.

 

[KA BLAMO]

About once a season, he flips out on someone and fights haha.

I'm really looking forward to that now